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Exodus 14:18

What does Exodus 14:18 mean?

A plain-English look at Exodus 14:18 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Exodus 14:18 means

This verse emphatically states the ultimate outcome of God's planned intervention: the Egyptians will finally know that the Lord is Jehovah, the one true God, when He achieves honor over Pharaoh, his chariots, and his horsemen. This declaration underscores the theological significance of the Red Sea miracle. It's not merely about Israel's deliverance but about demonstrating God's undisputed sovereignty to both His people and His enemies. This climactic revelation of God's identity and power is the culmination of the plagues and sets the tone for Israel's future worship.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And the Egyptians shall know that I am Jehovah, when I have gotten me honor upon Pharaoh, upon his chariots, and upon his horsemen.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And the Egyptians shall know that I am the Lord, when I have gotten me honour upon Pharaoh, upon his chariots, and upon his horsemen.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And the Egyptians shall know that I am Jehovah, when I have gotten me honor upon Pharaoh, upon his chariots, and upon his horsemen.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And the Egyptians will see that I am the Lord, when I get honour over Pharaoh and his war-carriages and his horsemen.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and the Egyptians have known that I <FI>am<Fi> Jehovah, in My being honoured on Pharaoh, on his chariots, and on his horsemen.'

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And the Egyptians shall know that I am the Lord, when I shall be glorified in Pharao, and in his chariots, and in his horsemen.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And the Egyptians shall know that I am Jehovah, when I have glorified myself in Pharaoh, in his chariots and in his horsemen.

Context

This verse articulates the climactic purpose of the entire confrontation: the Egyptians' recognition of God's supreme power. It follows directly from God's stated intention to harden their hearts and outlines the theological significance of the impending destruction. This declaration provides the overarching interpretative framework for the Red Sea event, emphasizing God's glory above all else.

v.17And I, behold, I will harden the hearts of the Egyptians, and they shall go in after them: and I will get me honor upon Pharaoh, and upon all his host, upon his chariots, and upon his horsemen.

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v.19And the angel of God, who went before the camp of Israel, removed and went behind them; and the pillar of cloud removed from before them, and stood behind them:

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Exodus 14:4

    And I will harden Pharaoh’s heart, and he shall follow after them; and I will get me honor upon Pharaoh, and upon all his host: and the Egyptians shall know that I am Jehovah. And they did so.

  • Exodus 7:17

    Thus saith Jehovah, In this thou shalt know that I am Jehovah: behold, I will smite with the rod that is in my hand upon the waters which are in the river, and they shall be turned to blood.

  • Exodus 7:5

    And the Egyptians shall know that I am Jehovah, when I stretch forth my hand upon Egypt, and bring out the children of Israel from among them.

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